Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2020

Part 7: Inmate Programs

7F. - PERFORMANCE STANDARD: RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS

The offender population should have the opportunity to participate in the practices of their faith group as enhanced through the supple- mental contributions of community resources.

OUTCOME MEASURES:

(1) The number of regular participants, as defined by the agency, in structured religious programming in the past 12 months divided by the average daily population in the past 12 months. Program Coordination and Supervision

5-ACI-7F-01 (Ref. 4-4512)

There is a qualified chaplain (or chaplains) with minimum qualifications of (1) one unit of clinical pastoral education or equivalent specialized training and (2) endorsement by the Denominational Endorsing Agent/officer. The chap- lain assures equal status and protection for all religions.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Job description. Documentation of endorsement by certifying body. Observation. Facility records and logs. Inmate interviews. Documentation of chaplain’s education and training. In facilities with an average daily population of 500 or more inmates, there is a full-time chaplain (or chaplains) or the equivalent of full time coverage. In fa- cilities with less than 500 inmates, adequate religious staffing is available. The chaplain and/or religious staff has physical access to all areas of the institution to minister to inmates and staff.

5-ACI-7F-02 (Ref. 4-4513)

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure.

Process Indicators : Organizational chart. Documentation of services. Staff interviews.

5-ACI-7F-03 (Ref. 4-4514)

Written policy, procedure, and practice provide that assigned chaplain(s) (wheth- er they be classified employees, contract employees, or volunteers), in consulta- tion with and approval from facility administration, plans, directs, and coordi- nates all aspects of the religious program, including approval and training of both lay and clergy volunteers from faiths represented by the inmate population.

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